Wine Idea's wine news for January 29, 2025!

New Highway Code: a solution for conscious wine consumption

The partnership between Fipe Confcommercio of Imperia and Savona and the Rete di Imprese Vite in Riviera to promote responsible wine consumption begins. The initiative "Wine is pleasure: drink right, drink Ligurian" allows customers to take home the unfinished bottle in participating restaurants, supporting a conscious approach to consumption.

Luca Leggero, the poet of Picotener

An authentic and innovative winemaker, Luca Leggero carries on viticulture in Canavese with a sartorial approach. From his childhood spent among vineyards and law books, today he leads a production that combines experimentation and tradition.

The 15 best Lugana according to Gambero Rosso

Lugana, produced between Lombardy and Veneto, continues to surprise with new excellences. During the tastings for the Vini d'Italia guide, several wineries received the prestigious "Tre Bicchieri" award, a sign of the continuous qualitative growth of the denomination.

A $550,000 Trip to Sicily with Tasca d'Almerita

An exclusive experience among fine wines, refined cuisine and breathtaking landscapes of Sicily. The tour includes stays in historic homes, guided tastings and visits to cultural sites, offering an immersion in the wine and food heritage of the island.

Ready to Drink: the winning bet of the Canella winery

The Ready to Drink segment is growing in Italy, with 26% of consumers having purchased them in the last three months. The Venetian Canella, a pioneer in the sector, closed 2024 with a record turnover of 25 million euros, thanks to the success of this type of product.

"Pergole e Starsite": Tradition and Future of Viticulture at Villa Raiano

The January 23 event explored the value of traditional training techniques such as pergola and starseta, analyzing their implications for contemporary viticulture between sustainability and climate change.

Wine consumption down: common wines do badly, IGP and DOP hold up

2024 closes with a -3.4% decline in wine volumes sold in large-scale distribution. Common wines suffer the most, while quality denominations Igp and Dop show greater resistance.

Grandi Langhe: from Monferrato to Canavese, 10 wines not to be missed

The Grandi Langhe event confirms the vitality of Piedmontese production, with over 500 participating wineries and a focus on the variety of the region's wine-growing territory.

Vinitaly 2025 opens to "NoLo" wines (No and Low Alcohol)

The growing demand for low-alcohol or alcohol-free wines leads Vinitaly to open a section dedicated to this category, responding to new market needs and health trends.

Wine production doubled in the province of Latina

After a difficult year marked by downy mildew, wine production in the province of Latina recorded a significant increase, reaching 231,400 hectolitres.

Arkè: natural wine as an expression of the terroir

Through six selected natural wines, Arkè explores a production approach that minimizes interventions in the cellar, enhancing the unique characteristics of the territory.

Tuscia del Vino 2025: a territory on display

With 196 wineries and over 1,000 wines tasted, the "La Tuscia del Vino" guide celebrates the wine variety of Lazio, with particular attention to the territories of the Orvieto DOC and Bianco di Pitigliano.

Lunadoro (Schenk) shines at Wine&Siena with 4 medals and a new certification

The Montepulciano winery stands out for its sustainability, obtaining the Equalitas certification and receiving recognition for its vintages of Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG.

Cantine Cennerazzo brings Irpinia to Casa Sanremo 2025

The Irpinia company joins Terre d'Irpinia to promote its labels in the 75th edition of the Italian Song Festival, consolidating the visibility of the territory.

Tenuta Gorghi Tondi present at Wine Paris 2025

The Sicilian company, known for its production of organic wines, will participate in the international fair to promote its commitment to sustainable viticulture.

Cantina Su'Entu: between history, passion and innovation in Sardinia

The Sanluri winery celebrates the success of its Vermentino, Cannonau and Bovale, symbols of a windy territory suited to viticulture.

Bombino Bianco: The Apulian Grape That Saved Champagne

The historical link between Daunia and France emerges with the rediscovery of Bombino Bianco, a grape variety that in the 19th century provided sparkling bases for Champagne.

Chianti Classico: Vallepicciola and Balan join forces

The historic winery enters into a partnership with the distributor Balan to consolidate its presence in the national market with a strategy of valorizing its labels.

The oldest certified Amarone: 1950 harvest

On the centenary of the Valpolicella Consortium, the oldest bottle of Amarone, dating back to 1950, will be the protagonist of the "Amarone Opera Prima" tasting.

Bottega (Prosecco) lands in Maldives resorts

The Treviso-based winery signs a partnership with the Atmosphere Core group, supplying Prosecco and other labels to the archipelago's luxury resorts.

Registrations are open for "La Prima dell'Alta Langa 2025"

The annual event dedicated to the Alte Bollicine Piemontesi will be held on March 10, 2025 in Turin, offering a unique opportunity for operators and professionals in the sector.

New Highway Code: ONAV's opinion

ONAV emphasizes the importance of education on conscious drinking, offering training courses for enthusiasts and professionals in the sector.

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